Autumn crumble( SERVES 2 )

Nothing screams colder nights like crumble. Classic apple is still a favourite but making the most of autumn’s best with pears and feijoas is well worth a try. The pears don’t go quite as soft as apples, and you can have a play around with crumble toppings. The classic oat and butter top is a good one, but there are some great alternatives to make them gluten-free and dairy-free. I often throw in all sorts of ingredients into my crumbles: use whatever nuts and seeds you like.

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